Quanah ISD MacBook Acceptable Use Agreement
....student MacBook
June 05, 2009
Learning in the Present; Preparing
for the Future
Quanah ISD is pleased and proud to offer our staff and students
in Grades 7-12 access to an Apple MacBook computer and the
Internet. Use of the wireless network will provide QISD campuses
access to numerous software programs and the Internet for
educational purposes. Quanah ISD believes that teaching using 21st
Century tools will improve the educational opportunities for our
students.
Internet connection at home will be beneficial to students. The
MacBook computers will have many uses at home without Internet
Access, but the students’ ability to get full benefit from their
assigned computer will be much greater if they have Internet
access.
We hope that you share our excitement of being able to offer the
MacBook computers as an instructional resource to our students and
teachers at Quanah ISD. The impact on teaching and learning will be
enormous. Our students will gain access to up to date information
and will be able to use this information to enhance learning. In
addition, their technology skills will increase and better prepare
them for higher education and the workforce. As with any new
initiative, there will be constant assessment and necessary changes
to make this project work to the maximum benefit of our students.
We are committed to that goal.
This agreement represents an outline of the MacBook Policies and
Procedures. By signing this Agreement, students and
parents/guardians agree to follow the Policies and Procedures.
Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to read and
understand these Policies and Procedures prior to signing this
Agreement.
Access to the Quanah ISD computers and system is a privilege, not a
right. Violating the letter or spirit of the regulations may be
cause to deny a student access to the Quanah ISD computers and
systems, and/or may result in more serious disciplinary action(s)
and/or financial obligations.
Quanah ISD has insured the MacBooks for the current year. The
following charges will be incurred for each occurrence if the
MacBook or accessories are damaged, lost, or stolen:
First Breakage:
The Actual cost of repair/replacement or $250 deductible—money
due before the MacBook is returned to the student.
Second Breakage:
The actual cost of repair/replacement or $250 deductible—money
due before the MacBook is returned to the student.
Third Breakage:
The actual cost of repair/replacement, student loses take-home
privileges until the financial obligations are taken care of and an
administrative decision is made regarding the student’s possible
further use of the equipment.
Responsibilities of
Stakeholders:
General Care of the MacBooks
Treat the MacBook with care by not dropping it, getting it wet,
leaving it outdoors, or using it with food or drink nearby.
If the computer is damaged, or not working properly, it must be
turned into the Technology Staff for repair or replacement.
Parents/guardians and students are not authorized to attempt
repairs themselves, or contract with any other individual or
business for the repair of the MacBook.
Keep your MacBook closed when transporting it and inside your
approved carrying case.
Do not leave your MacBook in an unsecured area. This includes an
unlocked locker.
Do not loan the MacBook to anyone.
Protect the MacBook by unplugging the power supply and other
peripherals when transporting the MacBook.
Protect the display by carefully closing the lid when moving the
MacBook.
When transporting their MacBook to and from school, students should
always be sure it is placed in the carrying case, and the case is
fully closed. Students are expected to treat their MacBook with
care and respect. The computer and case are the property of Quanah
ISD, and should be kept clean and free of marks at all times.
Placing stickers, writing or drawing on, engraving or otherwise
defacing the MacBook or carrying case are not allowed and will
result in loss of privileges and disciplinary consequences.
Students should not use their MacBook while walking. Students are
strongly encouraged to use MacBooks on a flat stable surface such
as a table. MacBooks are fragile, and if they are dropped they may
break.
Students should protect their MacBook from extreme heat or cold.
MacBooks should never be left in a car, even if the car is
locked.
Computers should be protected from the weather, water or other
liquid, food, and pets. Students should never eat or drink while
using the Macbook, or use their MacBook near others who are eating
an drinking.
Heavy object should never be placed or stacked on top of your
MacBook. This includes books, musical instruments, sport equipment,
etc.
Students should use care when plugging in their power cord or phone
cord and when using their CD ROM drive.
Computers should never be placed in their carrying case while they
are turned on. The computer should either be turned off or in
“sleep” mode. In addition, computers should not be placed on or
under soft items such as pillows, chairs or sofa cushions, or
blankets. This will cause the computer to overheat, and will result
in damage to the computer.
General use of the MacBooks and the Quanah ISD Network
System
Quanah ISD fully expects that all members of the school
community will use the computer systems in a responsible,
appropriate, and legal manner.
Use the following regulations as a guide when working within our
computers or computer system:
Follow the Quanah ISD acceptable use policy when using the Internet
at home or at school.
Any inappropriate or careless use of a computer should be reported
to a teacher or other staff member immediately.
Students must immediately report theft or damage to a teacher and
to technology staff. For hardware and software problems, students
must take their MacBook to Technology staff members.
Do not load software from CD’s or the Internet unless you have
permission from a Quanah ISD teacher.
Do not remove programs or files from the MacBook.
Honor your family’s values when using the Internet. Parents will
discuss family values and expectations regarding the use of the
Internet at home. Parents will supervise their child’s use of the
MacBook at home.
Do not give personal information when using the Internet.
The school’s internet connection should be used only for research
or information gathering that is directly related to academic
assignments or extracurricular projects supervised by the Quanah
ISD faculty.
During school hours, game playing on computers is not allowed
unless the game is directly related to a school assignment or
activity.
E-mail (or any other computer communication) should be used only
for legitimate and responsible communication between students,
faculty, and the outside world. Rude, abusive, threatening, or
otherwise inappropriate language is not permitted.
Students my access only those files that belong to them or which
they are certain they have permission to use. Students are expected
to follow all copyright laws.
Files stored within the school computer systems (both MacBook and
file servers) should be limited to those relating to formal school
courses or activities. Games, commercial software, or graphic files
that are not for a school project or formal activity should not be
stored on the school computer systems.
Students are expected to only access teacher authorized sites at
the appropriate times.
Students are expected to notify their teacher immediately if they
accidentally access an inappropriate site.
Students may only use their assigned network drive to store school
related files only.
Students should always protect their user account by logging off
when not at their computer.
Each computer is assigned to an individual student. Students should
never “swap” or “share” their computer with another student.
MacBooks should be in a student’s possession or secured at all
times.
Students may never share their password with another student.
Passwords should always be kept confidential.
Students are responsible for saving or backing up their documents
to the server.
Students should never attempt to “hack” into any computer system or
engage in unauthorized use of the network.
All users must agree to never maliciously damage or steal school
computer equipment or electronic data.
All users must agree to never change the settings of school
supplied software.
If the computer is stolen while at home, parents/guardians should
immediately report the theft to the local police. This information
should also be conveyed to the campus principal at the first
opportunity available.
The use of chat rooms or instant messaging systems or free email on
the internet is prohibited. The students may only use the email
account and chat software that is set up by Quanah ISD.
Daily Preparation Tasks
Recharge the MacBook battery every night. If you are unable to
recharge it yourself, check the MacBook into Technology Staff for
recharging before leaving school for the day.
Bring the MacBook to school every day and have it ready to work at
the beginning of each class.
If a student fails to bring their fully charged MacBook to school
each day, disciplinary action will result.
Students who do not have permission to take their MacBook home may
pick up their MacBook in the campus office each morning, and are
required to return their MacBook to the campus office at the end of
each day.
Students may be allowed to recharge their MacBooks during classes
that are conducive to this.
Very few classes will have this capability, so avoid any potential
problems by charging them each night at home.
Using the Computer for Internet and E-Mail
Quanah ISD will filter Internet access at all times on the
MacBook. Any attempt to disable that filter will result in
disciplinary consequences.
Students and parents/guardians understand the Quanah ISD does not
have control over information found on the Internet. While every
attempt is made to black access from inappropriate material while
the student is at school and at home, it is the parent/guardian’s
responsibility to supervise the information that a student is
accessing from the Internet while at home.
Students should be aware that Internet access and e-mail, and other
media that are accessed, created or stored on their computers are
the sole property of the District. The District has the right to
review these items for appropriateness, and to limit or revoke a
student’s access to them at any time, and for any reason.
Consequences of Inappropriate Use
The use of any district technology is a privilege and not a
right. Students are expected to use their computer in accordance
with these Policies and Procedures, and District Acceptable Use
Policy and any applicable laws. Failure to use this computer in an
appropriate manner will result in consequences, as determined by
the staff and administration of Quanah ISD.
Students who leave the District and fail to check in their MacBooks
and related equipment will have felony theft charges filed against
them immediately upon the District’s knowledge of such an event.
The District will prosecute the occurrence to the fullest extent of
the law.
MacBook
Acceptable Use Agreement (full version) 
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Acceptable Use Agreement (parent signature page only)
